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Rotary

Spins cylinders to wrap

A rotary attachment rotates cylindrical work — tumblers, glasses, rolling pins — under the beam, converting one engraving axis into rotation so artwork wraps around the curve.

Rollers grip by friction and suit straight-walled cups; chucks clamp the piece and handle tapers, rings, and small odd shapes. Tumbler businesses live and die by this accessory.

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